iPad Pro M4 13 Inch vs MacBook Air M4 15 Inch
Verdict: MacBook Air M4 15 Inch wins for most users needing a full computer with keyboard and longer battery (18 hours per Apple). iPad Pro M4 13 Inch excels in portability and OLED display quality but requires a separate Magic Keyboard for laptop-like use. The 15-inch Air leads in 4 of 6 scored categories with concrete advantages in RAM minimum and built-in input.
Winner: MacBook Air M4 15 Inch
iPad Pro M4 13 Inch: 7.5/10
MacBook Air M4 15 Inch: 8.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| iPad Pro M4 13 Inch | MacBook Air M4 15 Inch | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 13-inch Tandem OLED, 2752x2064, 120Hz | 15.3-inch Liquid Retina, 2880x1864, 60Hz |
| Chip | Apple M4 | Apple M4 |
| RAM | 8GB or 16GB unified | 16GB or 24GB unified |
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours video (per Apple) | Up to 18 hours video (per Apple) |
iPad Pro M4 13 Inch
What works
- Ultra-thin 5.1mm design with 1.51 lb weight
- 120Hz OLED with 1000 nits full-screen brightness
- M4 chip delivers 1.5x faster CPU than M2 iPad Pro (per Geekbench)
What doesn't
- No built-in keyboard or trackpad
- Only 2 USB-C ports with Thunderbolt
MacBook Air M4 15 Inch
What works
- Built-in backlit keyboard and large trackpad
- Fanless design with up to 18-hour battery
- M4 chip with 16GB minimum RAM standard
What doesn't
- 60Hz display refresh rate
- Thicker 0.45-inch chassis at 3.3 lb
Bottom line
Our pick: MacBook Air M4 15 Inch.
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